Building Leadership and Communicating Impact: Key Insights from the RUFORUM Pre-AGM Activities
Building Leadership and Communicating Impact: Key Insights from the RUFORUM Pre-AGM Activities How can African Universities demonstrate transformative impact in their countries? Last week, RUFORUM’s pre-AGM activities tackled this question head-on, convening leaders from across the continent to focus on two powerful levers:
UMU Flames Crowned 2025 FUBA Division One Champions After Dramatic Finals Comeback
UMU Flames have lit up Ugandan basketball with a story worthy of the headlines, clinching the 2025 FUBA Division One Championship after a finals series that felt like a full-length drama complete with heartbreak, resurgence, and a triumphant finish. For Uganda Martyrs University,
Collaborative Effort Boosts Youth Agripreneurship as UMU concludes TAGDev TOT at Mariaflo, Masaka City
Uganda Martyrs University, under the TAGDev 2.0 initiative with support from RUFORUM, has been hosting a three-day residential Training of Trainers (ToT) aimed at strengthening participants’ capacity in designing entrepreneurship and agribusiness education curricular for university staff, agricultural extention workers and out of
UMU at the 3rd Annual Farmers’ Retreat (Olusiisira Lw’Abalimi)—Buikwe District
The Annual Farmers’ Retreat (Olusiisira Lw’Abalimi) has steadily grown into a cornerstone event for Uganda’s agricultural sector—bringing together farmers, agripreneurs, researchers, and development partners to exchange ideas, innovations, and practices that strengthen sustainable food systems. Organized by KAM Farm Limited in partnership with
Jinja College’s Mondecee Isaac and winner of the 2023 Annual Essay Writing Competition, Joins UMU to Pursue Higher Learning
In September 2022, Uganda Martyrs University initiated an idea of Essay Writing Competition about the Uganda Martyrs and introduced it to Catholic-founded Secondary Schools (A’ Level).The vision behind this initiative was that the National Uganda Martyrs celebration on 3rd of June every year should
UMU Launches Decolonisation Pathways, Vol. 2 Book Series
Uganda Martyrs University (UMU) hosted the official launch of Decolonisation Pathways, Vol. 2, a publication that critically examines the intersection of coloniality, science, and Africa’s future. The Guest of Honor, Prof. Pontiano Kaleebu, a distinguished scientist and director at the Uganda Virus Research
Uganda Martyrs University Hosts Environment and Conservation Conference 2025
Uganda Martyrs University (UMU) successfully hosted the Environment and Conservation Conference 2025, an annual event aimed at addressing critical environmental issues and promoting sustainable conservation efforts. The conference, held as a post-event to commemorate United Nations World Wildlife Day, brought together experts, policymakers,
Initiation of the new Uganda Martrys University Council members
Uganda Martyrs University (UMU) recently inaugurated its new University Council members, marking a significant leadership transition. The ceremony honored the outgoing Council for their dedicated service and welcomed the incoming members who will guide the university’s strategic direction. The inauguration of the new
